Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

GEOSC 10 Geology of the National Parks

with

Dr. Richard Alley

Dept. of Geosciences

College of Earth & Mineral Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University

GEOSC 10 Geology of the National Parks

with

Dr. Richard Alley

Dept. of Geosciences

College of Earth & Mineral Sciences

The Pennsylvania State University

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

• Who Are We, & What Are We Doing Here? • Who Are We, & What Are We Doing Here?

WELCOME! WELCOME!

• About me and the GEOSC 10 team• About me and the GEOSC 10 team

• About the Course.• About the Course.

• Comments, Questions.• Comments, Questions.

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

Science literacy: “a threshold level of knowledge of

basic principles of sciences” (Public Understanding of

Science Working Group; cited in Falk 2001, p. 9)

Public understanding of science: “empowers people of

all ages to enhance the quality of life for themselves,

their families and society through science” (Public

Understanding of Science Working Group 1993, p. 1)

Science literacy: “a threshold level of knowledge of

basic principles of sciences” (Public Understanding of

Science Working Group; cited in Falk 2001, p. 9)

Public understanding of science: “empowers people of

all ages to enhance the quality of life for themselves,

their families and society through science” (Public

Understanding of Science Working Group 1993, p. 1)

ABOUT GEOSC 10: Underlying PhilosophyABOUT GEOSC 10: Underlying Philosophy

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

Dr. Alley & His TeamDr. Alley & His Team

• Lead Faculty

• Dr. Richard Alley

• Supporting Geosc. 10 Faculty

• Dr. Sridhar Anandakrishnan (“Dr. A”)

• Geosc 10 TA / Grad Students

• There are four TA’s for this course

• Instructional Support

• Cindy Alley ( Resource Development & Editing )

• Jennifer Babb, e-Education Institute ( Course Mgmt. )

• Lead Faculty

• Dr. Richard Alley

• Supporting Geosc. 10 Faculty

• Dr. Sridhar Anandakrishnan (“Dr. A”)

• Geosc 10 TA / Grad Students

• There are four TA’s for this course

• Instructional Support

• Cindy Alley ( Resource Development & Editing )

• Jennifer Babb, e-Education Institute ( Course Mgmt. )

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” ModelABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model

In-Class In-Class Online (ANGEL) Online (ANGEL)& &

http://cms.psu.edu http://cms.psu.edu

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” ModelABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model

• 1 Lecture / Week

• Every Tuesday

• Critical Concepts, Hot

Topics, Survey Results

• 1 Lecture / Week

• Every Tuesday

• Critical Concepts, Hot

Topics, Survey Results

In-Class In-Class

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” ModelABOUT GEOSC 10: The “Blended” Model

• 12 Units + Orientation

• EACH Unit / Week:

•Text Chapters / Readings

•Survey (“StudentsSpeak”)

•Unit Quiz (“Rock-Ons”)

•Multimedia Content ( “Vtrips”,

“Geo-Mations”, “Geo-Media” )

•Exercises ( see calendar )

• Communications & Help

•ANGEL Email, Help Ctrs, FAQ’s

• 12 Units + Orientation

• EACH Unit / Week:

•Text Chapters / Readings

•Survey (“StudentsSpeak”)

•Unit Quiz (“Rock-Ons”)

•Multimedia Content ( “Vtrips”,

“Geo-Mations”, “Geo-Media” )

•Exercises ( see calendar )

• Communications & Help

•ANGEL Email, Help Ctrs, FAQ’s

Online (ANGEL) Online (ANGEL)

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG IdeasABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG Ideas

1. SCIENCE ! 1. SCIENCE ! 2. Mountain-Making 2. Mountain-Making

3. Mountain-Breaking 3. Mountain-Breaking 4. Living on Earth 4. Living on Earth

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG IdeasABOUT GEOSC 10: The BIG Ideas

1. SCIENCE !

• Why We Do It

• It Works, Really

• Science & Truth

1. SCIENCE !

• Why We Do It

• It Works, Really

• Science & Truth

2. Mountain-Making

• Plate Tectonics• Vulcanism (Volcanoes),

Earthquakes, & Landslides

2. Mountain-Making

• Plate Tectonics• Vulcanism (Volcanoes),

Earthquakes, & Landslides

3. Mountain-Breaking

• Weather & Climate

• Weathering & Erosion

• River Systems & Dam Effects

• Glaciers & Ice Ages

• Sediments & Sedimentary

Rocks

3. Mountain-Breaking

• Weather & Climate

• Weathering & Erosion

• River Systems & Dam Effects

• Glaciers & Ice Ages

• Sediments & Sedimentary

Rocks

4. Living on Earth

• Age of Earth

• Evolution & Biodiversity

• Fossil Fuels & Greenhouse

Gases

• Coastal Processes & Sea Level

Change

4. Living on Earth

• Age of Earth

• Evolution & Biodiversity

• Fossil Fuels & Greenhouse

Gases

• Coastal Processes & Sea Level

Change

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: The Geosc. 10 Workweek ABOUT GEOSC 10: The Geosc. 10 Workweek

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri.

Class Weekly Unit Quiz Due (Noon)

Survey Due(Noon)

Survey Opens(6 pm) Weekly Unit Quiz Opens (6 pm)

Exercises Due(6 pm)

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

ABOUT GEOSC 10: and finally, Grades ABOUT GEOSC 10: and finally, Grades

# Assessment Item

% Each % of Total Grade

10 Quizzes (of 12) 4.5%

ea. 45 %

5 Exercises (of 6) 5% ea. 25 %

10 Class Participation Surveys (of 12)

1.0% 10 %

1 Final Exam 20 % 20 %

** Extra Credit 1-5% + 1-5 %

Penn State UniversityGeoscience 10

Comments, Complaints, Questions, …and GO!Comments, Complaints, Questions, …and GO!

Questions ? ? ?

Questions ? ? ?

Complete This Week:Complete This Week:

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Now, Onward…

Now, Onward…

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